Senior Patent Specialist
D-WaveBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada • Canada
Posted December 19, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
D-Wave designs and delivers the world’s largest quantum computing systems, offering both annealing and gate-model architectures to meet diverse computational needs. Their 5,000-qubit Advantage platform is available on‑premises or via the cloud with 99.9% uptime, enabling enterprises to solve complex optimization, AI, and research challenges. With over 100 customers and 200 million problem submissions, D‑Wave demonstrates proven performance and reliability across a wide range of industries. The company’s dual-model approach and focus on practical, today‑relevant applications set it apart as a pioneer in commercial quantum technology. Headquarters in Palo Alto, CA.
Job Description
D-Wave is seeking a Senior Patent Specialist to join our Intellectual Property (IP) department. The Senior Patent Specialist will draft and prosecute patents, develop a deep understanding of the company's evolving technology, and build strong relationships with the IP team and technical teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in software, physics, math, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications before a patent office
- Registration as a Canadian patent agent or equivalent qualifications is an asset
- International patent prosecution experience is an asset
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to build and maintain productive cross-departmental relationships
- Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities, deadlines, and evolving requirements
- Curiosity, a growth mindset, and a genuine interest in innovative technology and IP strategy
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance